Expecting Multiples

A delivery nurse and mother of two sets of twins (!), Leslie Montgomery helps educate and prepare expectant parents of multiples for pregnancy, delivery, and post-natal care in this 2-volume set. Montgomery covers proper nutrition, high-risk pregnancy complications, and recognition of pre-term labor in the opening volume devoted to pre-natal topics, while in the second, she advises parents on what types of medical treatment to expect during labor and delivery, including monitoring devices for the mother and the babies, and anesthesia. Viewers also follow two couples through labor, witnessing a live triplet delivery by C-section, and a twin vaginal delivery, before sitting in on a panel discussion with several parents of multiples who share their experiences and advice for getting through those first few weeks at home. Expecting Multiples presents thorough information without getting too technical, as well as shares personal experiences that will put nervous new parents-to-be at ease and help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Great for public libraries, parent education and nursing programs, this is recommended. Aud: C, P. (L. Stevens)